It belongs to the district of Ifanadiana, which is a part of the region Vatovavy.

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels.

The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.

The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas, beans and cassava.

[2] The town of Ifanandiana is situated alongside the National Road 25 that leads from Fianarantsoa to Mananjary.